Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Graduate Trainee Recruitment Consultant

£25,000 - £30,000 + Uncapped Commission
Location – Edgbaston, Birmingham

Are you a recent graduate looking to kickstart your career in recruitment? Are you looking for an opportunity where you can support other graduates in securing their first role, receive outstanding training, earn uncapped commission, and support the education sector at the same time?

The Graduate Network is looking to add a graduate trainee recruitment consultant to the Birmingham team to support schools across the West Midlands. As a graduate trainee recruitment consultant you will learn the ropes of recruitment, develop your communication skills and build lasting relationships with schools and candidates. This is a sales role which means you need to be a confident communicator who is driven by achieving results and solving problems.

• Enjoy connecting with people over the phone and in person.
• Are driven by delivering outstanding customer service.
• Have a passion for problem‑solving and giving back to the community.
• Love a challenge, are competitive and are financially motivated; this is essential for a sales role.

• A recent graduate: Ready to start an exciting career in recruitment.
• Relationship-focused: Able to build and maintain strong partnerships with schools and clients.
• Organised: Capable of managing desk tasks with precision and efficiency.
• Resilient: Unfazed by challenges in the education sector and ready to find creative solutions.
• Community‑oriented: Passionate about adding value through education‑focused projects.
• Confident: Comfortable in business meetings and discussions with decision‑makers.
• Motivated: Excited about developing a recruitment desk, earning uncapped commission, and building a rewarding career.

• Comprehensive award‑winning training and ongoing support as part of PNG.
• Uncapped earning potential through a competitive OTE; the more you put in the more you get out.
• Participation in our Employee Share Scheme.
• Clear pathways for career progression and opportunities to grow within the business.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the education sector.
• A fantastic office location with free parking.

Here at The Graduate Network, we seek to attract, identify, develop, engage, retain, and deploy high-quality graduates who can really make a difference in the education sector. We are lucky enough to be part of the award‑winning Pertemps Network group, giving us access to outstanding training, support and facilities, while allowing us to focus on what is important to us, inspiring the next generation of educators.

If you are looking for a graduate trainee recruitment consultant role in a company that has a strong focus on development and training, gives back to the community and rewards hard work, apply today or contact Harry or Luke at The Graduate Network.

Starting salary based on experience. Due to the high number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.